Gwinnett BOE approves new appointment at June Board Meeting

     During its regularly scheduled meeting on June 26, 2025, the Gwinnett Board of Education (BOE) approved the appointment of James “Jim” Dawson as Executive Director of Financial Services in the Division of Business and Finance. Dawson assumes the position after serving as Director of Internal Audit in the Division of Business and Finance.  

James “Jim” Dawson, Executive Director of Financial Services:

GCPS Employment: 

2023-Present               Director of Internal Audit, the Division of Business and Finance.

Other Employment:

2021-2023                   Director of Financial Reporting, DeKalb County Public Schools

2014-2021                   Senior Auditor II, Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts

2014-2014                   Staff Accountant, Rhonda D. McClendon and Associates

2013-2014                   Tax Accountant, Connally, Jordan and Associates

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration in Accounting and Finance– University of West Georgia

Certifications:

Certified Public Accountant
Certified Government Financial Manager
Certified Fraud Examiner
Certified Workers’ Compensation Professional
Certified in Cybersecurity
Certified Internal Auditor